Menno Dam

South Dakota — Hutchinson County — JAMES RIVER TRIBUTARY

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHutchinson
RiverJAMES RIVER TRIBUTARY
Coordinates43.26223, -97.61467

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage2,050 acre-ft
Max Storage2,050 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerGF&P
Other NameGeorge S. Mickelson Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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